Sale 1219 — The Edward Morton Collection of Outstanding Quality U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 8-9 April, 2020
Category — 1861-66 Issue (Scott 56-63)
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
147
3c Brown Rose, First Design (56). Mint N.H., vivid color on bright white paper, exceptionally well-centered with wide and balanced marginsEXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB AND RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT 1861 FIRST DESIGN.
A Power Search review failed to find an equal to this beautiful stamp in Mint N.H. condition. With 1988, 1999 and 2015 P.F. certificates. Scott Retail as hinged
550
5,750